Key Words Flashcards
Bible
Book of events and teachings of God
Cosmology
The word given to scientific study of the origins of the world
Creationism
Name given to the belief that God is responsible for world creation and mankind
Dominion
Word can be interpreted as we have the power to”rule over” and we can do what we want, or take care of the world and look after it
Environment
The world we live in
Environmental issues
Events occurring in today’s world which makes people concerned about what is being done to harm the environment i.e. Pollution, climate change etc
Evolution
The way in which animals changed over millions of years into animals and humans, by Charles Darwin
Humanity
Means humans or people
Intelligent design
New theory which states that God must have created the universe and all living things because there are certain elements in the world which could only be explained by an intelligent designer
Myth
This is a story which is accepted as history and sets out to explain something. The myth of Adam and Eve shows how humans were created and how sin entered the world
Origins
The beginning and start of something
Relationship
Connection between something. Questions may be asked about the relationship between science and religion
Stewardship
Means look after and believe they should look after the world for God
Survival of the fittest
Darwins belief in evolution and the fact animals are adapted to the environment they lived in. The stronger more adaptable animals survived and weaker ones died
